being late
Not on time
Being late is arriving or occurring after the expected or scheduled time.
The phrase emphasizes the state rather than the action: I hate being late to meetings, Being late to work three times got him fired.
It can describe habitual behavior She's always being late or a single instance Sorry for being late.
- tardinessState of being late
- oversleepingSlumbering past intended time
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- missed deadlineFailing to submit on time
- appointmentScheduled time for something
unreliability · delay · disorganization · untimely · forgetfulness · deferred · stress · procrastination · overdue · time crunch · last minute · haste · hurry · traffic jam · inconsideration · anxiety · disapproval · consequences
- annoying behaviorsnagging, pestering, bothering, irritating, aggravating
- bad habitssmoking, drinking, lying, swearing, gossiping
- behaviorshabit, aggressive, agitation, conduct, passive
- delaysdelays, delay, delayed, postponement, postpone
- pet peevesannoyance, loud chewing, irritation, loud talking, frustration
- taboostaboo, incest, cannibalism, bestiality, necrophilia
reliability/dependability
being latedependability
Consistent trustworthy nature
reliability · time-keeping · consistency · trustworthiness · conscientiousness
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